Big Brown Strip
Abandoned
Surface
Coal
Operator: Luminant Mining Company LLC
Controller: Vistra Energy
Location: Fairfield, Freestone County, TX
378
Violations
103
S&S Violations
154
Accidents
$143K
Penalties
Recent Violations
View all 378 →| Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/14/2019 | 77.1607(b) | S&S | LowNegligence | $121 |
| 09/20/2017 | 77.1710(i) | S&S | LowNegligence | $387 |
| 09/19/2017 | 77.1608(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $677 |
| 09/07/2017 | 47.41(a) | Non-S&S | LowNegligence | $116 |
| 09/07/2017 | 77.1104 | S&S | LowNegligence | $259 |
| 08/23/2017 | 77.205(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 08/15/2017 | 77.1606(a) | S&S | HighNegligence | $1,917 |
| 08/15/2017 | 77.1104 | S&S | HighNegligence | $1,917 |
| 08/14/2017 | 77.1605(k) | S&S | ModNegligence | $577 |
| 08/14/2017 | 77.1605(l) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $126 |
| 07/05/2017 | 77.1608(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 07/05/2017 | 77.1607(i) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 02/21/2017 | 77.1607(r) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 02/21/2017 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $116 |
| 02/21/2017 | 77.502 | S&S | ModNegligence | $1,917 |
| 02/09/2017 | 77.404(a) | S&S | ModNegligence | $862 |
| 02/08/2017 | 77.400(a) | Non-S&S | ModNegligence | $173 |
| 11/08/2016 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $114 |
| 11/07/2016 | 77.1710(a) | S&S | LowNegligence | $185 |
| 11/07/2016 | 77.1606(c) | Non-S&S | HighNegligence | $276 |
Accidents & Injuries
View all 154 →| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/19/2019 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 04/10/2018 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 15d lost, 226d restricted |
| 08/22/2016 | DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None |
| 05/12/2016 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 69d lost |
| 10/29/2015 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None |
| 10/29/2015 | MACHINERY | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 2d restricted |
| 10/18/2015 | FIRE | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 10/01/2015 | FIRE | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
| 08/15/2015 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 25d restricted |
| 08/04/2015 | FIRE | ACCIDENT ONLY | None |
Inspections
View all 123 →| Begin | End | Hours | Inspectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/02/2019 | 12/05/2019 | 30.00 | 1 |
| 09/30/2019 | 09/30/2019 | 8.00 | 1 |
| 08/08/2019 | 08/16/2019 | 50.00 | 1 |
| 01/14/2019 | 02/20/2019 | 55.00 | 4 |
| 08/15/2018 | 09/16/2018 | 39.00 | 2 |
| 07/16/2018 | 07/16/2018 | 11.50 | 1 |
| 03/12/2018 | 03/27/2018 | 67.50 | 3 |
| 10/27/2017 | 12/29/2017 | 37.75 | 1 |
| 08/13/2017 | 09/25/2017 | 225.00 | 3 |
| 07/03/2017 | 08/21/2017 | 44.00 | 1 |
Mine Details
MSHA Mine ID4101192
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Lignite)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates31.8330560, -96.0497220
Nearest TownFairfield
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many MSHA violations does Big Brown Strip have?
Big Brown Strip has 378 MSHA violations on record, of which 103 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $143K.
What type of mine is Big Brown Strip?
Big Brown Strip is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Fairfield, Freestone County, TX. It currently has 0 employees.
Has anyone been injured or killed at Big Brown Strip?
According to MSHA records, Big Brown Strip has 154 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.
Who operates Big Brown Strip?
Big Brown Strip is operated by Luminant Mining Company LLC and controlled by Vistra Energy. MSHA Mine ID: 4101192.